On November 20, 2012, Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Genuine Parts Company announced three corporate officer changes,
effective immediately. Lisa K. Hamilton was named Vice President of Benefits and
Communications, David A. Haskett was named Vice President and Corporate
Controller and Napoleon B. Rutledge was named Vice President and Assistant
Treasurer.

Previously, Ms. Hamilton was Senior Director of Benefits and Communications and
has served the Company for 16 years. Mr. Haskett was previously Assistant Vice
President and Corporate Controller and has been with the Company for 25 years.
Mr. Rutledge most recently served as Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit
and has been at Genuine Parts for 12 years.

A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as
Exhibit 99.1.